Skip to main content
uniE610
Jump to Footer

Political Science Minor

A political science minor provides a strong understanding of United States government and policy as well as world politics.

What Will I Learn?

Required courses focus on United States government, world politics and public policy. Half of the courses are electives, allowing you to tailor the program to your personal interests.

Hannah Pollock reading newspaper outside

Meet Hannah Pollock

“I know my professors and peers – and they know me. SU in many ways is what I needed in a college and in other ways has taught me a lot about myself.”

How Hannah Found Success at Ship

What are the requirements for this degree?

This minor requires 18 credits:

  • 9 required
  • 9 electives

Loading...

What Types of Careers Could I Get With This Degree?

Students with intended career paths that involve governmental policy or regulation would especially benefit from pursuing a political science minor.

What Kinds of Experiences Could I Have?

You may join the Political Science Club to connect and engage in the debate about politics and current events. Members of the club organize and participate in non-partisan political activities, take field trips to Washington, D.C., and become involved in fun events relating to the world of politics.

Contact the Political Science Department

424 Grove Hall, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1718